Sparks Village
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 280 homes for sale in Tavares, FL · median $329,000 · 262 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
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Homes listed or recently sold were built 1964–2025 with 1 new construction. As of September 2026, the MLS records 41 closed sales in Sparks Village in Tavares, FL since 2004, the most recent in May 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $224,000 to $350,000 (median $265,000), on homes of 1,175 to 1,644 sq ft. Across Tavares as a whole, 435 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $329,990, 69 median days on market, with 132 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,410 ($3,740 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Tavares, Lake County, FL · ZIP 32778 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 106 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1950–2015 (median 1973.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,508 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Fire Alarm, Water Access |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 73% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Sparks Village key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sparks-village, data as of September 20, 2026.
Price in Sparks Village is driven by condition and updates, not by a uniform product. With homes built between 1950 and 2015 and a median build year of 1973, you are looking at a genuinely mixed housing stock where two homes on the same street can be worlds apart in terms of systems, roofs, and kitchens. Expect a wide spread around any single number, and read each listing on its own merits.
A homestead share of roughly 73% tells you this is largely owner-occupied and turnover is measured rather than frenzied. For a seller, that means a well-prepared, updated home stands out against tired inventory. For a buyer, patience pays: the right house comes along, but you should be ready to move on condition and price it against comparable updates rather than the median alone.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sparks VillageHomes for Sale in Tavares, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Sparks Village is an established Tavares pocket of 106 homes in Lake County, with a housing stock that ranges from mid-century to mid-2010s construction and a median living area around 1,508 square feet.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 41 homes in Sparks Village that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1958 and 2025 (median 1974), with a median living area of about 1,432 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 6 qualified sales in Sparks Village across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $265,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Sparks Village is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating older homes and budgeting for updates or repairs
- Owner-occupants seeking a modestly sized primary home with manageable carrying costs
- Value-focused buyers willing to compare condition closely rather than chase a headline number
Probably not for
- Buyers who need move-in-ready, newer construction with consistent finishes
- Those wanting large square footage well above the community median
- Anyone expecting a fast, high-turnover market with abundant inventory to choose from
The market around Sparks Village
Sparks Village is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32778, 343 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Tavares.
Across Lake County, 3,234 homes are active and 1,077 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32778 (Tavares), 713 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330K ($183/sq ft), down 4.9% year over year, with a median 69 days on market. Right now 131 active and 35 pending listings put supply at about 4.4 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32778 housing market and the Lake County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sparks Village specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Sparks Village, Tavares
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sparks Village on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
The Sparks Village buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sparks Village today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Sparks Village.
A condition-driven market
The story here is age and variability. A median build year of 1973 and a range stretching from 1950 to 2015 means the community grew in waves, so floor plans, lot treatments, and mechanical systems vary widely. The median living space of about 1,508 square feet points to modestly sized homes overall, which keeps carrying costs manageable but rewards smart use of space.
Because closings are drawn from a short window, treat pricing signals as directional rather than precise. The median tells you where the middle sits, but the real work is comparing a specific home's roof, HVAC, kitchen, and baths against others. That is where value is won or lost in a neighborhood this varied.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sparks Village. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this uneven, the median is a starting point, not an answer. We price and evaluate homes in Sparks Village on their actual condition and updates against the closest true comparables, so you are not overpaying for age or leaving money on the table for improvements. That discipline matters most where the housing stock spans six decades.
Sparks Village in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 20, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 32778)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (41 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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